Phantom planting memories.

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 This pic is from 6 years ago when I was going around different estates in Belfast phantom planting apple trees. 

I was taking a chance in so many different areas to see which places they would survive best and be respected by the community. 

I was faced with so many problems here right from the start. The road workers came round and dug up all around the trees with many getting destroyed. Then some of them got vandalised. 

It was never a waste of time though as I met some of the nicest people in the area from phantom planting here. 

Still though there are 2 trees that have survived and are thriving. 


Its all a gamble phantom planting. I've always had the attitude though that I can just plant more if they get destroyed. Just keep on planting and chanting. Its about your energy and intentions your putting out there that matters. Its never a waste of time or money. 

As I said so many of my trees that have got ripped up I've met the best of people from this. 


I have a vision and dream that streets and estates all over the world should be filled with fruit trees for community and nature. Connecting communities to each other and to nature. For me its probably the most important thing society needs right now. 


I have always said it doesn't matter how many trees gets planted by the government or other tree planting Trusts. If society are not connected to nature it will never be respected. When you go and plant trees yourself, especially wild phantom planting them it does something to your soul. It gives gives you purpose and connection like you wont find on this ratrace monopoly board we are all programmed to play. It also gives you a good reason to get back out walking to check on your trees. As your trees grow and you see all the different seasonal changes it expands the consciousness. And the fact you have phantom planted it without permission just like the squirrels do keeps that little rascal within us all happy too. We all need a bit of rascality in our lives and these little acts of environmental graffiti is just that. 


Give up on the mainstream BS guys and get out and do your bit for nature and community. 


Soil, soul and society. Interconnected and interdependent. 


I challenge you to phantom plant a tree 


Peace and love 


The Phantom Planter and Wee Betty


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